Obituaries

Mark Rossi

Mark Rossi

Apr 27, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Mark Rossi, 74, died peacefully Thursday, April 27, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family.

Mark was born Aug. 18, 1948, in Youngstown, the son of the late Angelo and Margaret Yuhas Rossi.

He was a 1967 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and received an associate degree from Youngstown State University.

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Virginia Benedetto-Boldt

Virginia Benedetto-Boldt

Apr 26, 2023

AUSTINTOWN — Virginia Benedetto-Boldt, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at her home, Wednesday evening, April 26, 2023.

She was born in Youngstown, the daughter of Antonio and Carmella Zappatelli Arcaro. Virginia was a 1952 graduate of Chaney High School. She had worked as the credit union manager at Hynes Industries and as the manager...

Timothy Welsh

Timothy Welsh

Apr 26, 2023

BOARDMAN - Timothy James Welsh, 62, died peacefully Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown surrounded by his family and friends.

Tim was born Oct. 14, 1960, in Youngstown, the son of the late Raymond and Mary McCarthy Welsh.

He was a 1978 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. Tim worked as...

William Griffiths

William Griffiths

Apr 25, 2023

NORTH JACKSON — William Robert Griffiths Sr., 83, departed peacefully, Tuesday morning, April 25, 2023, at Windsor House at St. Mary’s Alzheimer’s Center in Columbiana.

Bill (Willie, Griff, Dad, Pops, Grandpa, ‘Ole Will) was born and a lifelong resident of Mahoning County.

An Austintown Fitch High School graduate of 1957, post-graduation, he was drafted into...

Frank Gorski

Frank Gorski

Apr 24, 2023

CANFIELD - Frank Gorski, 93, died peacefully Monday, April 24, 2023 at Hospice House surrounded by his family.

Frank was born Aug. 11, 1929, in Youngstown, the son of Andrew and Mary Osiadly Gorski. He remained a lifelong resident of the Canfield/Youngstown area.

He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Youngstown College. Frank worked...

John Ray Sr.

John Ray Sr.

Apr 23, 2023

CANFIELD – John R. Ray Sr., 84, passed away Sunday morning April 23, 2023 at Austintown Healthcare Center.

He was born May 11, 1938 in Youngstown, a son of the late Harold T. and Dorothy Hunt Ray.

John was a graduate of South High School.  He was a cement finisher and a 50 year member of...

Floyd Barron

Floyd Barron

Apr 22, 2023

LEETONIA - Floyd Eugene Barron departed to his heavenly reward on Saturday, April 22, after a three-year battle with cancer. He lived 68 fulfilling years on Earth before passing peacefully at home.

Floyd is survived by his wife of 46 years, Diann, a daughter Ashley (John) Vogel of Boardman, grandchildren Jax and Palmer, a brother, Jim, of...

Marjorie Schiffhauer

Marjorie Schiffhauer

Apr 20, 2023

BOARDMAN - Marjorie Ann Schiffhauer, 93, died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Beeghly Oaks Center with family by her side. Marjorie was born November 18, 1929, in Youngstown, a daughter of Dennis and Bernadette (Oliver) Melanson. She was a 1947 graduate of Ursuline High School. She worked as an office clerk first at Southside Hospital in the x-ray department,...

Christine Zappia-Price

Christine Zappia-Price

Apr 19, 2023

ERIE, PA – Christine Marie Zappia-Price, 56, passed away early Wednesday morning at UPMC Hamot surrounded by her family.

She was born November 13, 1966 in Youngstown, a daughter of Joseph and Karen Fauver Zappia.

Christine was a 1985 graduate of Lowellville High School. She was employed by General Electric as a train wiring manufacturer...

Dolores Peters

Dolores Peters

Apr 18, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Dolores J. "DeeDee" Peters, 84, passed away Tuesday April 18, 2023 at the Victoria House. She was born April 15, 1939 in Youngstown, a daughter of the late George and Lorinea Collins Krohmer. Dolores was a 1957 graduate of Ursuline High School and received her Bachelor's Degree in 1966 and Masters Degree in 1982 in Education from...

Sally Cully

Sally Cully

Apr 18, 2023

BOARDMAN — Sally Louise Cully, 76, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, peacefully at home.

Sally was the only child of Louis and Catherine Webb. She adored her loving parents and always referred to them as “The Three Musketeers.” She had striking beauty, with her beautiful red hair and piercing blue cat eyes. She was soft spoken,...

Scott Schuller

Scott Schuller

Apr 17, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Scott W. Schuller51, died April 17, 2023 at home.

Scott was born August 14, 1971, in Youngstown, West Virginia, the son of John and Nina Grimaldi Schuller.

He was a 1989 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. After graduating, he enlisted in the National Guard for four years. Scott also attended ATT Tech....

Justin Bolash

Justin Bolash

Apr 16, 2023

Austintown - Justin W. Bolash, 35, passed away Sunday, April 16, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born August 1, 1987 in Youngstown, a son of the late Lynn A. Smith. Justin was a 2006 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School, where he attended MCCTC studying auto mechanics. He enjoyed gardening, golfing, music and riding his...

Kenzie Guzzo

Kenzie Guzzo

Apr 16, 2023

POLAND — Our little angel, Kenzie Grace Guzzo, was called to Heaven, Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Kenzie was the precious daughter of Aaron and Amanda Piatek Guzzo, and sister of Kelly. She also leaves her beloved grandparents, Robin and Michael Guzzo, and Anthony and Christine Piatek; aunts and uncles, Matthew (Nichole) Piatek, Marianne (Aaron) Doutt and Kate...

Edward Bokros Jr.

Edward Bokros Jr.

Apr 15, 2023

COLUMBUS — Edward Bokros Jr., 62, died peacefully Saturday, April 15, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, after a brief illness.

Edward was born April 26, 1960, in Youngstown, the son of Edward and Carmella Camerot Bokros.

He worked as a cement finisher alongside his father, and an all-around handyman.

Ed moved to...

John Santagata

John Santagata

Apr 12, 2023

POLAND - John D. Santagata, 81, passed away Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family . He was born January 14, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Lucy Conti Santagata. John graduated from Ursuline High School in 1959 and received his Doctorate of Clinical Pharmacy from Duquesne University. He was...

Carole Russ

Carole Russ

Apr 10, 2023

AUSTINTOWN - Carole J. Russ, 83, died Monday April 10, 2023 at Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born March 19, 1940, in Youngstown, a daughter of Myron and Eleanor (Commings) Wilkins. Carole was a 1958 graduate of East High School. She worked in loan processing for Home Savings from where she retired. Her passions...

Domenick Buonavolonta

Domenick Buonavolonta

Apr 8, 2023

CANFIELD — Domenick Buonavolonta passed away unexpectedly at home Saturday morning, April 8, 2023, at the young age of 27.

He was born Sept. 26, 1995, in Youngstown. He was the youngest son of Vito and Regina Daniels Buonavolonta.

Domenick was a 2014 graduate of Boardman High School. He was a proud shop manager at...

George "Brian" Taylor

George "Brian" Taylor

Apr 7, 2023

YOUNGSTOWN — George “Brian” Taylor, 79, died peacefully, Friday, April 7, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital, surrounded by his family.

George, better known as Brian, was born Oct. 27, 1943, in Youngstown, the son of George and Eleanor Kennedy Taylor.

Raised on the West Side of Youngstown, he attended St. Brendan School and was...

Richard Kosek

Richard Kosek

Apr 6, 2023

POLAND — Richard L. Kosek, 88, died peacefully in his sleep, Thursday, April 6, 2023, at The Inn at Poland Way.

He was born Jan. 3, 1935, in Struthers, a son of John and Nellie Makarski Kosek.

Rick was a 1954 graduate of Struthers High School and a United States Army veteran from 1954-56. He...

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